Unable to activate hamstring muscle and knee pain

[Jamesol1]

I cannot get a burn in my hamstring. I haven't been able to for a while. I have quite a loose joint capsule i think its called. I get knee pain when doing stretches. I know i do have a very tight hamstring, a hamstring contracture infact where i cannot stretch out my leg fully. whether that is causing the knee issue im not sure.
Does anyone know of any injury that can make activating the hamstring very difficult? I remember when my knee pain wasnt as sensitive, doing kettle bells and i couldnt get an activation/burn in my hamstring but did in my adductors, glutes, other muscles etc. this is in both hamstring/knees. i cant do any sort of hip flexor or quad stretch without knee pain.

If anyone could help that would be amazing.

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There could be knee joint stiffness which is restricting its complete range or the muscle behind the knee, the popliteus. Or it could be your GLUTEUS. Get it assessed by a physiotherapist.